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Saturday, October 31, 2015

Zagreb is the capital and the largest city of the
Republic of Croatia. The first recorded appearance of the name Zagreb dates
back to 1094, at which time the city existed as two different city centers: the
smaller, eastern Kaptol, inhabited mainly by clergy and housing the Zagreb
Cathedral, and the larger, western Gradec, inhabited by farmers and merchants.
They were united in 1851.

The Central Wastewater
Treatment Plant – CWWTZ - and related
infrastructure. The CWWTZ project is the first concession for a wastewater
treatment plant in Croatia enabling the City of Zagreb to be in compliance with
European Union environmental standards in the field of environmental and water
protection.

KONČAR a leading regional manufacturer
of equipment and plants for generation, transmission and distribution of
electric energy as well as applications for transport and other industries.

The Zagreb Technical Museum with exhibits of historic aircraft, cars,
machinery and equipment.

Kraš and the largest
manufacturer of confectionery products in South-Eastern Europe.

Stari Puntijar, dinner, wine cellar and wine tasting experience.
Family owned for over 160 years.

Meet with 5th Gymnasium high school students; faculty and students often visit the United
States and participate in competitions with US and international schools.

Krško Nuclear Power Plant in nearby
Slovenia and the Museums of Krapina-Zagorje
Province More

The Cest is d' best festival the first street
festival in Zagreb, established in 1997. It takes place in June

Dubrovnik is one of the most attractive destinations in
the Mediterranean. A visit to the old town includes: the Cathedral, Orlando’s
Column – the symbol of freedom and independence of Dubrovnik, Sponza palace,
the Dominican monastery, Rector’s palace, a Franciscan monastery with the old
pharmacy - established by the monks in 1317, the first in Europe. Lots of
places for quiet walks and, nearby, Dubrovnik's famed beaches. More
on Dubrovnik

Rastoke
- Plitvice LakesStopover in a picturesque place called Rastoke
- with its watermills run by a waterfall named Fairy's Hair. The Plitvice Lakes
- 16 magnificent lakes embroidered with hundreds of wonderful white waterfalls
in the midst of forests situated in the mountainous Lika region of Croatia -
are part of UNESCO's list of World natural heritage. Walk along pathways and
wooden bridges across the lakes and around waterfalls. A boat will take you to
the other shore of the lake and the train station.

The
Istria and Dalmatia Coasts

Krka
National Park – Šibenik A pleasant bus drive along the coast toward the Krka
river national park with numerous cascades and waterfalls. Walk along pathways
and wooden bridges, visit old stone houses with watermills, weaving machines
and some traditional crafts. There is also the first hydropower plant in Europe
with generators designed by the great inventor Nikola Tesla. Walking around
Skradinski’s typical Dalmatian streets you will see the 15th century
cathedral and the church of St. Michael, the ancient patron saint of the town.

Pula Brijuni National Park Rijeka and Krk
Island

Punat
boat
excursion, swimming and lunch on board.

Biserujka Cave aka Vitezićeva Cave. The
lowest point of the cave was measured at -13 meters, and the bottom of the cave
is only 30 meters above the sea level. The cave extends beneath the surface and
its overlay never exceeds 6 to 8 meters. Bone fragments of a cave bear (Ursus
spelaeus) were found in the cave. In the deeper part of the cave variations of
microclimatic parameters are minor; soiland air temperature is about 15.0° Cwith
relative humidity of about 95%, which makes the cave environment quite
enjoyable.

The International Fair in
Medevial Šibenik in on September 5 and 6

Trogir-Solin-Split
A
stop in Trogir includes the monastery and church of St. Lawrence with the
famous portal carved by master Radovan in the 13th century, theKamerlengo fortress and, nearby, the 15th
century round tower. On the way to Split, Roman Salona/Solin, one of the most
important Roman and early Christian localities. Tour the forum with the 1st
century theatre, temples, the town walls, old Christian cemetery Kapljuc with
the remainders of basilicas from the 4th century. In Split, the
palace and its cellars, Peristil, the inner yard with colonnades, the cathedral
and its famous bell tower, the Golden gate and the monument to Grgur Ninski.

Kornati
Park Afull day boat excursion to the most popular
Adriatic archipelago and the southern cliffs that rise vertically above the sea
up to 90 m. Kornati Archipelago will inspire you with its numerous bays, small
fishing villages and crystal clear waters.

Skradin
A
romantic Mediterranean town with narrow paved streets, passages, vaults and stairs
with stucco houses dating from the 18th and 19th century
in the manner typical of Venice and areas under her influence. On the streets
of Skradin you will find the pleasant atmosphere of a small Dalmatian town,
especially during the festival of klapa (a capella singing typical of the
Croatian Adriatic Coast) or during the celebration of the Nativity of the
Virgin Mary. More
on Istria and Dalmatia

Thursday, October 8, 2015

Krapina-Zagorje Countyis located in northwestern Croatia,
bordering with Slovenia, Varaždin County and Zagreb, with an extraordinary rich
history and cultural heritage. No other part of Croatia offers as many medieval
castles and fortifications, churches, abbeys, and archeological sites. The
region also boastsfive museums.

Veliki Tabor Castle is one of the best
preserved late medieval castles in Croatia. Built by the royal owners and then
given to the noble Rattkay family in the 16th century, it remained
their estate till 1793. The oldest part of the complex was used as a residence
and for defense. The semi-circular towers were built when firearms became an
important element of warfare.

A newly renovated part and the central tower opened
to the public in 2011 with the exhibitions: Veliki
Tabor in the Light of Discovery and Age
of Fortifications – Fort Vrbovec. They give general information on the
history of the castle, their owners but also about the vast archaeological and
restoration work of the site and in the surroundings.

Architecture seen from a distance or from a
spot in front of the entrance gate, the massive towers and high walls are
equally impressive. Beautiful views open on all sides to picturesque scenery of
the region. You can escape to the past undisturbed and return enriched with the
romantic experience of the former times.

Listen
to the stories of the owners and the tragic and unfortunate love stories like
the peasant-woman Veronika Desinićka and count Friedrich Celjski.

Go
on a theme guided tour focusing on the Ratkay family who ruled over Veliki
Tabor from 1502 to 1793 and their cultural and historical contributions

Hear
legends and stories about the Zagorje castles

Join
a costumed guided tour providing a unique perspective on Hrvatsko zagorjehistory from the late Middle Ages
to the 19th century

Learn
about the Veliki Tabor fireplaces and how the castle was heated and the open
fireplaces tiled with different motifs from late Gothic period to the
Renaissance, and

Art-conservation,
restoration and archaeological research.

Veliki Tabor Workshops

Medieval Weapons– a costumed knight introduces
children to medieval weapons and protective armor. In addition, there is a
presentation of the making of protective armored clothing from metal knockers
or the making of the medieval bow and arrow.

Archery – presents the use of bow and arrow
and pointing to the target. Then, participants engage in a competition,
followed by the announcement of winners and the awards ceremony with
participants receiving written certificates.

An Introduction to
Veliki Tabor–
a workshop using a PowerPoint presentation on the importance of Veliki Tabor
and its individual segments, constituting a unified late medieval
fortification.The second interactive
part of the workshop focuses on children using wooden materials to construct
Veliki Tabor Castle.

Puppet Making– guignol of Veronika Desinićka and
Friedrich. Puppet performances for children by a travelling medieval puppet
show, entertaining visitors with new performances.